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Joining Hands Against Hunger
Through Joining Hands Against Hunger, PC(USA) congregations will develop meaningful relationships with overseas partners involved in addressing root causes of hunger in their countries. PC(USA) presbyteries in the United States will work with national networks of churches and grassroots organizations overseas to address hunger through comprehensive and coordinated activities.

 
             
  ECO #051608   Goal: $100,000    
             
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  Bolivia — UMAVIDA
General support for program activities by partner network — UMAVIDA (Uniendo Manos por la Vida) — in Bolivia. The focus of this program is on environmental issues regarding water pollution, mining industry as well as natural resources and human rights.
 
             
  ECO# H000101   Goal: $30,000    
             
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  Cameroon — RELUFA
General support for program activities by the Joining Hands partner network — RELUFA (Reseau de Lutte contre la Faim) — in Cameroon. RELUFA works to address issues of environmental degradation caused by oil pipeline and extractive industries, corruption, human rights and food security/sovereignty.
 
             
  ECO# H000108   Goal: $30,000    
             
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Cameroon/Chicago — Micro Credit Program
This designated giving account supports an important development activity — a micro credit program — with our partner Joining Hands network in Cameroon. The program will assist member organizations in addressing hunger and poverty in their communities.

 
             
  ECO# H000125   Goal: $50,000    
             
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Egypt — Together For Family Life and Development
General support for the program activities by the Joining Hands partner network in Egypt. The work focuses on rights of children, especially those with disabilities.

 
             
  ECO# H000102   Goal: $25,000    
             
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  India — CHETHANA
General support for program activities by the Joining Hands partner network — Chetana (dynamic force of life) — in South India. The heart of the work in India is on the rights of marginalized outcast groups, especially women, the right to earn a livelihood for traditional artisans, fisherfolks and peasants.
 
             
  ECO# H000103   Goal: $50,000    
             
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  Lesotho — Kopano ke Matla Toantsong ea Bofuma
General support for program activities by the Joining Hands partner network in Lesotho. The network concentrates on mobilization of rural populations to access resources and services provided by the country's government and participation in decisions concerning the social and economic development of their communities.
 
             
  ECO# H000110   Goal: $30,000    
             
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  Palestine — Joining Hands For Justice
General support for program activities by the Joining Hands partner network in Palestine. The partner network focuses on the effects of increasing isolation brought about by the construction of the Wall and by international sanctions on Palestinian populations and the need for income generating activities as mitigating strategy.
 
             
  ECO# H000104   Goal: $30,000    
             
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  Peru — Uniendo Manos Contra la Pobreza
General support for program activities by the Joining Hands partner network in Peru. The network in Peru targets environmental concerns around water, mining pollution especially in La Oroya, rehabilitation of children affected by lead poisoning, trade justice and human rights.
 
             
  ECO# H000105   Goal: $30,000    
             
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  Peru — Support for La Oroya Children in Peru (Formerly Lead Testing in La Oroya)
To respond to contaminated children needs for treatment and prevention in La Oroya.
 
             
  ECO# H000116   Goal: $20,000    
             
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  South Africa — Joining Hands in South Africa
General support for program activities by the Joining Hands partner network in South Africa. The work involves land issues, especially access to land for the poorest of the poor in South Africa.
 
             
  ECO# H000109   Goal $20,000    
             
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  Sri Lanka — Praja Abilasha Network
General support for program activities by the Joining Hands partner network in Sri Lanka. The Praja Abilasha Network works on land rights especially with respect to populations previously affected by the December 2004 tsunami: fisherfolks and small farmers in costal areas.
 
             
  ECO# H000122   Goal: $20,000    
             
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  Partners in Just Trade/Bridges of Hope
To support the setting up and operations of the newly formed non-profit organization established to promote just trade and market the production of Joining Hands partners from Peru and other participating country networks.
 
             
  ECO# H000124   Goal: $30,000    
             
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Gifts by check and telephone

Contributions by cash, check, or money order may be sent to:
Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)
Individual Remittance Processing
P. O. Box 643700
Pittsburgh, PA 15264-3700

Checks should be made payable to Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and reference the ECO number.

Donations can be made via telephone by calling PresbyTel at (800) 872-3283

Questions: contact Lionel Derenoncourt (888) 728-7228 x5834.

 
             
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